Health Archive May 2021

Pelau in Malaita Outer Islands were amongst those with Health Centers that had a screening surveillance done by Ministry of Health and the tests came back negative.

Solomon Islands Still Remain Covid Free

In his recent nationwide address, the Prime Minister has announced that the Solomon Islands has been COVID-19 free now for more than a month.
Ministry of Health is calling on all persons 18 years and above in Honiara and parts of Guadalcanal that can easily access the Central Field Hospital.

Covid 19 Vaccination Now Open for 18yrs and Above

This week, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) wish to reiterate that COVID-19 vaccination at the Central Field Hospital, Honiara is now open for all persons 18 years and above in Honiara and Guadalcanal Province.
The handing over was formalized with the signing of the transfer document by the PRC’s Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Mr Li Ming and Health Minister Honourable Dr Culwick Togamana.

Health Receives China's Support for Covid 19 Operations

Following launch of the Chinese made Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine roll out program, last Friday, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has again provided further assistance of 150,000 USD (Approx. 1.2m in SBD) towards the vaccination roll out and COVID-19 operations and logistics.
Despite the incidents faced by the St. John staff, they continue to strive to ensure services to communities are reached.

MHMS Calls for Respect for St. John Ambulance

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) condemns the disrespect displayed towards the important service that St John Ambulance has been providing to our communities by few members of the public.
Crowds line up outside a Suva supermarket, masked up but not maintaining physical distancing prior to it being shut down for deep cleaning after four staff tested positive to COVID-19 (Credit: Sadhana Sen)

Second Wave of COVID-19 Cases Shakes Fiji

A year after the first border closures and lockdowns, Fiji is again in the throes of stringent containment measures. On 18 April, Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama proudly announced the one-year mark since Fiji’s last case of COVID-19 outside of a border quarantine facility.
Charles Noda from Malaita province was an audit supervisor at Morris and Sojnocki Chartered Accountants Firm. He was admitted at the Honiara’s National Referral Hospital this past week with serious injuries.

Another Life Lost from WWII Bomb

By Georgina Kekea
The bomb explosion that occurred on Sunday 9 May 2021 has now claimed two lives.
Handing over of X-ray machine by WHO OIC Dr Sonja Tanevska (centre left) to NRH Medical Superintendent, Dr John Hue.

NRH Receives Much Needed Medical Equipments from WHO

National Referral Hospital (NRH) remains grateful to the continuous support of the World Health Organization (WHO) in enhancing the capability of the hospital to provide essential health services to the people.
The vaccines are manufactured from the Commonwealth Serum Laboratories [CSL] in Melbourne, Australia.

Additional 60,000 AstraZeneca Doses Welcomed

The Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has welcomed the offer by the Australian Government to donate 60,000 doses of AstraZeneca to Solomon Islands.

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